The Grey Nomads - General

Ma · Ma

Found ourselves with a week of NO APPOINTMENTS so figured we wouldn't waste it. Decided to head west - maybe even get as far as Dubbo. Going via Queanbeyan, Cowra, Canowindra, Parkes, and then on to Dubbo, maybe. Who knows we might find somehwere along the way that we want to stay longer and won't even...

MikeMin · MikeMin

An unusual request! On our trip from Norseman to Kalgoorlie, there are stands of the most beautiful trees, the trunks of which look like polished wood. On closer inspection, it seems that when the old bark is stripped or falls off, the new wood underneath are the most beautiful honey colour. Pleas...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Looking through a couple of caravan mags and came across this add which may help some of those looking for GN work while on the road.

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Found this link, looks a great package especially for solo's who seek some adventure.... http://www.somalicruises.com:80/

Bergholt · Bergholt

For the 4th time in a row WA has voted NO to Daylight Saving. What a wast of $10 million dollars that could have been better spent in this economic climate. Lets hope Goverment gets the message this time around ! Whoopppeeeeee

Bergholt · Bergholt

http://www.ulysses.org.au/branches/canberra/html/body_kangaroo_deterents_.htm

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

I voice an opinion on the effect of Ethanol based fuels on tanks that were left standing for even a short while when they first came on the market and was told by the experts of the day it was a crock of S##t I was on about . It gives me no joy to say "what goes around come around as they say" I j...

mike and Judy · mike and Judy

Are you aware of the three ages of man Chronilogical, ------ I have heard on the tele we could now live to 82 Physical, -------- I feel about 45 with all this wasted digging I am, doing , exercise is supposed to keep you young, Mental, ------ well the verbal jousts I have wit...

whoppa · whoppa

Well guys we are nearly there ,drove down to McLean yesterday and purchased this 2001 Jayco Freedoom pop top ,no shower but hey the budget gets a little stretched with all the extra costs taxes etc. Anyway its in good nick except for hail damage to front and it tows like a dream behind the Falcon with 1145...

Ma · Ma

Sorry, just listened to the budget speech, not impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to quit full time work last year after 44 years of full time employment. 20 of those were in the defence forcesa nd have sufferred for many years from some results of that time in service. Fortunately, I have be...

Ole Grizzly · Ole Grizzly

Why Australia is in Trouble The population of this country is 20 million. 11 million are retired. That leaves 9 million to do the work. There are 5 million in school Which leaves 4 million to do the work. Of this there are 2 million employed by the federal government. Leaving 2 million to do the work. 0.1 m...

Helena · Helena

HI Just thought I would let you know that couldn't find the Grey Nomads guide eventually went to the bookstore and they are prepared tlo get it in for us can't wait to have a read of it. Cost is $30 Helena.

dave06 · dave06

half price tickets (well 45% off) are now being offered on the spirit of tasmania ship for sailings if you book before 13 september and quote "winter" you will receive this special, so pack up your long johns and go and see one of the last remaining true wildernesses before it is all gone!! ht...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

I don't believe it an honest lateral thinking local government pollie . I never in my wildest dream thought I would ever make such a statement Can anyone living in the area confirm the NSW Daily Telegraph report as I'm still having serious doubts. It's not 01 April is it

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I am preparing a set of CDs for 1 of the forumites who has superb taste in Music and as it is just as easy to make 30 sets of CD's as 1 set I thought some others may like a set. They will be a special edition and the title is self explanitory.... "Tenors of the 78 era" extensive sleeve notes provided....

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Can I ask all you nature lovers to please, please, please refrain from feeding bread to native animals. While they will eat it, it's not good for them and their digestive system, especially white bread. Milk Arrowroot biscuits are acceptable, and yes, they love 'em. They'll come a long way for arrow...

Wombat 280 · Wombat 280

Recent trip to South West Rocks I stayed at the Top Tourist Park on Gordon Young Dr. The on-suite sites have a ready made eco mat pad if you don't want to put down your own or you can request a concrete pad . The communal shower block is just as good. The park has plenty of shade trees, is right on the tidal...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

Don't know if this is just a sick coincidence but.... 2007 - Chinese year of the Chicken - Bird Flu Pandemic devastates parts of Asia 2008 - Chinese year of the Horse - Equine Influenza decimates Australian racing 2009 - Chinese year of the Pig - Swine Flu Pandemic kills hundreds of pigs around the globe...

Bubs · Bubs

Hello fellow Grey Nomaders! My first night away was at Willalooka, free spot opposite the roadhouse, and toilet plus hot shower! Mushrooms for breakky!! I had two magic nights at Mannum, across the ferry at Bolto reserve. Highly recommended and free. Went on to Pt Parham for two nights on the beach. N...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

I was in hysterics this arvo... took G to the local dog park and all the regs are there, Lewis the airedale, Rex the Alsatian, Scoopy the beagle, Suskia the Dalmation, et all then a schnauser turns up with its owner. Ok so what do you call a schnauser? Fritz, Zigfried, Tristan, Osolde even perhaps Goebe...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	HEADING WEST - WELL SOMEWHERE WEST OF HERE (Preview) Found ourselves with a week of NO APPOINTMENTS so figured we wouldn't waste it. Decided to head west - maybe even get as far as Dubbo. Going via Queanbeyan, Cowra, Canowindra, Parkes, and then on to Dubbo, maybe. Who knows we might find somehwere along the way that we want to stay longer and won't even...	Ma	16	1125	09:39 PM May 18, 2009 by Bridgee
	Unusual request - name of WA tree please (Preview) An unusual request! On our trip from Norseman to Kalgoorlie, there are stands of the most beautiful trees, the trunks of which look like polished wood. On closer inspection, it seems that when the old bark is stripped or falls off, the new wood underneath are the most beautiful honey colour. Pleas...	MikeMin	6	1764	07:12 PM May 18, 2009 by Cupie
	Work For GN's (Preview) Looking through a couple of caravan mags and came across this add which may help some of those looking for GN work while on the road.	Wombat 280	13	1167	08:12 PM May 17, 2009 by dave06
	Cruising.... Ocean cruise for solos (Preview) Found this link, looks a great package especially for solo's who seek some adventure.... http://www.somalicruises.com:80/	Basil Faulty	7	882	07:54 PM May 17, 2009 by RobCol
	NO Vote for Daylight Saving Wins in WA !!! (Preview) For the 4th time in a row WA has voted NO to Daylight Saving. What a wast of $10 million dollars that could have been better spent in this economic climate. Lets hope Goverment gets the message this time around ! Whoopppeeeeee	Bergholt	4	737	07:08 PM May 17, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Ultrasonic Kangaroo Deterrant Devices (Shoo Roos Etc) (Preview) http://www.ulysses.org.au/branches/canberra/html/body_kangaroo_deterents_.htm	Bergholt	13	2325	05:35 PM May 17, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	Big Problems Will Fuels (Preview) I voice an opinion on the effect of Ethanol based fuels on tanks that were left standing for even a short while when they first came on the market and was told by the experts of the day it was a crock of S##t I was on about . It gives me no joy to say "what goes around come around as they say" I j...	Wombat 280	6	913	08:56 PM May 16, 2009 by Wombat 280
	Homo Sapiens (Preview) Are you aware of the three ages of man Chronilogical, ------ I have heard on the tele we could now live to 82 Physical, -------- I feel about 45 with all this wasted digging I am, doing , exercise is supposed to keep you young, Mental, ------ well the verbal jousts I have wit...	mike and Judy	1	750	08:47 PM May 16, 2009 by Cupie
	The Rig (Preview) Well guys we are nearly there ,drove down to McLean yesterday and purchased this 2001 Jayco Freedoom pop top ,no shower but hey the budget gets a little stretched with all the extra costs taxes etc. Anyway its in good nick except for hail damage to front and it tows like a dream behind the Falcon with 1145...	whoppa	6	975	08:35 PM May 16, 2009 by Cupie
	budget (Preview) Sorry, just listened to the budget speech, not impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to quit full time work last year after 44 years of full time employment. 20 of those were in the defence forcesa nd have sufferred for many years from some results of that time in service. Fortunately, I have be...	Ma	18	1564	08:21 PM May 16, 2009 by Helena
	On a Lighter Note ! (Preview) Why Australia is in Trouble The population of this country is 20 million. 11 million are retired. That leaves 9 million to do the work. There are 5 million in school Which leaves 4 million to do the work. Of this there are 2 million employed by the federal government. Leaving 2 million to do the work. 0.1 m...	Ole Grizzly	1	718	05:44 PM May 16, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	book (Preview) HI Just thought I would let you know that couldn't find the Grey Nomads guide eventually went to the bookstore and they are prepared tlo get it in for us can't wait to have a read of it. Cost is $30 Helena.	Helena	5	940	08:51 PM May 15, 2009 by Helena
	get in quick (Preview) half price tickets (well 45% off) are now being offered on the spirit of tasmania ship for sailings if you book before 13 september and quote "winter" you will receive this special, so pack up your long johns and go and see one of the last remaining true wildernesses before it is all gone!! ht...	dave06	4	743	07:59 PM May 15, 2009 by dave06
	Who Would Believe It (Preview) I don't believe it an honest lateral thinking local government pollie . I never in my wildest dream thought I would ever make such a statement Can anyone living in the area confirm the NSW Daily Telegraph report as I'm still having serious doubts. It's not 01 April is it	Wombat 280	2	900	07:26 PM May 15, 2009 by Wombat 280
	An Offer for those of you with refined tastes in music (Preview) I am preparing a set of CDs for 1 of the forumites who has superb taste in Music and as it is just as easy to make 30 sets of CD's as 1 set I thought some others may like a set. They will be a special edition and the title is self explanitory.... "Tenors of the 78 era" extensive sleeve notes provided....	Basil Faulty	10	993	05:06 PM May 15, 2009 by Ole Grizzly
	Feeding Wildlife (Preview) Can I ask all you nature lovers to please, please, please refrain from feeding bread to native animals. While they will eat it, it's not good for them and their digestive system, especially white bread. Milk Arrowroot biscuits are acceptable, and yes, they love 'em. They'll come a long way for arrow...	Cruising Granny	16	1748	12:07 PM May 15, 2009 by dave06
	Animal Friendly and Top Spot (Preview) Recent trip to South West Rocks I stayed at the Top Tourist Park on Gordon Young Dr. The on-suite sites have a ready made eco mat pad if you don't want to put down your own or you can request a concrete pad . The communal shower block is just as good. The park has plenty of shade trees, is right on the tidal...	Wombat 280	1	726	10:25 AM May 15, 2009 by dave06
	Sick coincidence (Preview) Don't know if this is just a sick coincidence but.... 2007 - Chinese year of the Chicken - Bird Flu Pandemic devastates parts of Asia 2008 - Chinese year of the Horse - Equine Influenza decimates Australian racing 2009 - Chinese year of the Pig - Swine Flu Pandemic kills hundreds of pigs around the globe...	Basil Faulty	3	835	03:33 AM May 15, 2009 by VK3FEMT
	An update from Bubs! (Preview) Hello fellow Grey Nomaders! My first night away was at Willalooka, free spot opposite the roadhouse, and toilet plus hot shower! Mushrooms for breakky!! I had two magic nights at Mannum, across the ferry at Bolto reserve. Highly recommended and free. Went on to Pt Parham for two nights on the beach. N...	Bubs	6	981	11:10 PM May 14, 2009 by BarbandDaz
	The names people call their dogs (Preview) I was in hysterics this arvo... took G to the local dog park and all the regs are there, Lewis the airedale, Rex the Alsatian, Scoopy the beagle, Suskia the Dalmation, et all then a schnauser turns up with its owner. Ok so what do you call a schnauser? Fritz, Zigfried, Tristan, Osolde even perhaps Goebe...	Basil Faulty	13	1236	08:45 PM May 14, 2009 by Bridgee
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